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What do you think about xylitol as a sweetener?
Does tumeric powder have to be cooked to be absorbed in my body?
Since most people cannot anticipate kidney stones, (too much oxalates), should I NOT eat a nice pile of steamed kale every day?
Is raw chickpea flour safe to eat?
What is the reason for the inconsistencies of the calcium content in tofu?
Generally, the walnuts I buy have a mild flavor but this last batch had a strong, acrid taste. Do you know why this might be?
My husband and I are about to try a week of the Healthiest Way of Eating, but he cannot stand yogurt. Can you suggest a substitute for the nutrients/benefits yogurt provides?
Would fermenting the beans be a bad thing in a soup or chili?
Many of your recipes call for a 'stainless steel' skillet. Is there a reason why a non-stick skillet will not work?
You mentioned that oats help to protect LDL and reduce risks of heart diseases. This does not sound right.
If you eat a low glycemic food (dried beans) with a high glycemic food (bagel) will there be a lower spike in blood sugar?
I find references that say 100g of cooked pearled barley has approximately 200 calories and hulled barley has approximately 650 calories for that same 100g Is that correct?
I was wondering if you know of a nutrient calculator that would allow me to put in all of the foods I've eaten to see my approximate intake of vitamins, minerals, etc.
Which is better to use, black or white pepper?
Which type of green tea has the highest concentration of antioxidants, catechins, and flavarols? What about decaf green tea?
I was just wondering if you could recommend any foods that combat symptoms of menopause?
My urologist promotes a tomato diet, especially cooked, to promote prostrate health. Do RED bell peppers have similar qualities?
I noticed there was no mention of how beets affect the liver. Is this because there is no substantiated evidence linking beets to liver health or was this an oversight?
I'm curious to know why you consider 60mg/day Vitamin C to be an adequate intake of this primary antioxidant when global knowledge and practice puts optimum values probably 10 times that amount and has done so for decades.
I purchased a bottle of garlic olive oil is it safe to use it after 6 months?
Are gluten-free (whole wheat) scones really healthy when compared with others. Are they good for diabetics?
I have been trying to include a lot of oregano in my diet and am wondering if the dried herb is as nutritionally efficient as eating the fresh leaves.
Can you please explain what expeller coconut oil is and whether it is safe for eating and contains trans fatty acids.
What drugs are affected by the activity of vitamin k?
I've read articles in which medical experts say that plant based antioxidants and omega 3 oils cannot be used by the human body. Is this true?
Is it true eating avocado seed is good for you?
Which foods are the best sources for all forms of vitamin D and why are they not listed on your "essential nutrients".

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